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Old 03-30-2008, 10:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new A B Class

Don't know if this has been discussed, but I came across this article on CanadianDriver.com. Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new A- and B-Class | CanadianDriver: Automotive news

So, my question now is. . . since we are just about to take the plunge and order our first B, would it be better for us to wait until the 'new' B arrives? Does anyone have any details on the extent of the updating on the current B? More importantly, does anyone have any info as to when the 'new' B will be coming to Canada?

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Old 03-30-2008, 10:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
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All new!

Yeah right.

New bumper panels front and rear, slightly revised grille....

Buy one whenever; I actually think the present bumpers look better!

The B 200 and B 200 T powertrains are unaltered and have no stop/start function.
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Old 03-31-2008, 05:13 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Guy's, from yesterday's UK press, revised B Class to have improved engines for better exhaust emissions. It also mentioned stop/start function, but I did read the article properly.

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Uhh you should have read it. The B 200 and B 200 engines are unaltered.
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depends if you like some other features like new entertainment centre with bluetooth
and more. I don't know exactly what else will be there but I know it will different plus HD navigation and slot for a card and new controls for IPODs and other mp3 players.
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What paper was that in please Ross
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Old 03-31-2008, 12:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I actually think the present bumpers look better!
I second that. The "new" front bumper looks like a dropped long month face.. kinda like the big grille that extends to the bottom on the Audi's. I also like the current rear bumper better.
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Old 04-01-2008, 06:52 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Looks like they put the Cnd B's side mirrors on the A-class.

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Mercedes Benz announce new 4 cylinder diesel engine. 204 Hp and a bag full of torque. Appearing initially in the C Class this Fall. Could it be stuffed into the B?
With fuel consumption of about 5 liters, when can I order mine?
Green Car Congress: Mercedes-Benz Introduces New Generation of Four-Cylinder Diesel Engines
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Mercedes Benz announce new 4 cylinder diesel engine. 204 Hp and a bag full of torque. Appearing initially in the C Class this Fall. Could it be stuffed into the B?
With fuel consumption of about 5 liters, when can I order mine?
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Thanks Robert,
That's a great and very high tech engine.
For is size(2143cc), it's very powerful and just a tad bigger than our B 200.

What about the maintenance? What about the longevity?
Any engine that has components that revolve at 248,000 rpm some of the time would make me worry about the repair costs down the road.
Would it fit in the B?
It's configuration seems to be transverse to our B engine.

The turbo technology alone is amazing and somewhat difficult to follow.

I wonder if Bill or anyone else could help us out here?
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